Christmas parties aren’t really something that i’m familiar with. No one in my family, or many of my friends host parties at Christmas and i’ve always wanted to go to one. But luckily, this year my Mom’s work are having a Christmas Party and I of course am going to go all out, extra for this. So that’s why in todays post I thought i’d talk you through some of my essentials (in terms of makeup) to get ready for a Christmas party!
First and foremost, it has to be highlight. I feel as though Christmas is the perfect time to go overboard on the highlight and shine like a Christmas star. My pick for this season is a new makeup product of mine, it’s the BarryM liquid chrome highlighter drops in the shade Precious Pearl. It has pink undertones to it and it’s so amazing. You need the smallest amount and you get so much pigmentation. It’s around £7 from places like Asos, Superdrug & Boots. Use the dropper application to put a few drops to your face and then you can blend it out with your finger.
Another essential is glitter. I feel as though having a sparkly eye is such a good look, especially paired with your shiny highlight. I’ve got this BarryM Glitter rush body glitter in the shade Moonstone and the BarryM fine glitter dust in the shade pink no.7. It does say that these aren’t suitable for use on your eyes but i’ve tried both and haven’t really had an issues! You can get eye specific glitter though.
The final thing that has to stand out is the lipstick. You could either opt for a metallic, shiny lipstick to match with the whole theme of the glitter and shinyness or go a bit subtle with a darker toned, non-metallic lipstick. For the metallic one, I love the NYX cosmic metals in the shade CMLC18 or for one not so shiny, this No7 sheer temptation in the shade Lovely 40 (old packaging) which is a berry toned lipstick. They’d both work really well.
I hope this was a nice, little guide for those of you going to Christmas parties this year and remember to enjoy yourself. Thank you for reading!
Love love loved all your essential bits! That metallic lipstick is gorgeous xx
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the NYX metallics look so good, I really want to try them!!
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You should!! they have quite a few different shades too!!x
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Highlighter is sooo important I feel if I’m doing a glam holiday look! Also those liquid highlighter drops look amazing! I’ve never tried metallic lips so I really want to try that out! Awesome post! 💕
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Sleek do a good metallic lipstick too!!x
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Love this! Glitter is always an essential haha
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I have wanted to try metallic lips for ages and this is the perfect time for it. Highlight is always my go to especially at this time of year. I must say gold glitter and a red lip is what I go to most around the festive period. Enjoy your party!✨
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Thanks for reading!! And definietly red and gold colour schemes are such a good, go-to christmassy vibe!!x
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Love these essentials, especially the metallic lipstick! 😘💄 Your photography is stunning too! Fab post Ellie! 💕 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
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Thanks Bexa!!x
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Oh those shades 😍 you’re gonna look so amazing!
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Thanks so much!x
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Love NYX for lips! They’re a fav for sure.
Ashleigh | Ashleigh Renay
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I haven’t tried the Cosmic Metals line, but I do like NYX products so I might just have to give them a try!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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Aww I just ordered some makeup and I’m so sorry I didn’t see this post before to order that chrome highlighter drops. Great work Ellie 💕💄
xx Lena https://lenadeexo.com/
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The NYX metals gloss is perfect. I have a few of them.
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Loved this post, all of the products look amazing especially the NYX gloss it’s perfect for Christmas! X
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Oh my gosh that nyx lipstick looks amazing! Anything sparkly is perfect for this time of year. You’ve picked out some great products
Ellie
http://www.headintheclouds.me.uk
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A lot of sparkles in your essentials! and you are absolutely right! loving that N°7 lipstick! xx corinne
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Soooo much sparkle! No one in my family really does the Christmas party thing either so I’ve only ever been to a couple. I’ve been wanting to try that Barry M liquid highlighter for what feels like forever now x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
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I want all of the shades of the highlighter!! Thanks for reading x
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Love the look of those loose glitters 😍xx
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Theyre gorgeous!xx
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I am obsessed with glitter! Even out of the holiday season – just glitter all day tbh 😭💕
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Glitter all year round!!
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glitter is a MUST! lovely pictures btw! x
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Great ideas! Glitter is so fantastic…in fact, I just found a recipe for glitter gravy! Not sure about that..but the make-up is fantastic 🙂 🙂
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I saw that they sell glitter jelly in shops!
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Too funny!! I might just break and find some 🙂
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Omg looove it! Great pictures😍
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Thank you x
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